United States

Adjustment of Status (I-485)

Application to become a lawful permanent resident from within the United States once an immigrant visa is available.

Validity

Confers conditional (2-year) or unconditional (10-year) green card

Processing Time

8 – 24 months depending on category and service center

Pathway

Grants LPR status — start of 5- or 3-year clock toward naturalization

Section 01

Eligibility

Core criteria an applicant must meet to file under this category.

Approved or concurrent immigrant petition (I-130, I-140, I-360, I-526/E, etc.)
Immigrant visa immediately available (current priority date)
Lawful entry to the US in most categories (waivers apply for limited cases)
Maintenance of status, with limited exceptions (e.g., immediate relatives of US citizens)

Section 02

Income Requirements

Financial Threshold

Sponsor must meet 125% of the federal poverty guidelines on Form I-864 Affidavit of Support (100% for active-duty military petitioners).

Other Qualifications

Documents & Conditions

Supporting requirements typically reviewed before and during the application.

Medical exam by a USCIS-designated civil surgeon (I-693)
No disqualifying criminal history, immigration fraud, or security grounds
Biometrics; in-person interview in most cases
Concurrent I-765 (work) and I-131 (travel) available

ImportantEligibility criteria, financial thresholds, and processing times are set by the relevant immigration authorities and change periodically. The figures shown are current general guidance only and do not constitute legal advice. We confirm exact requirements for your case during consultation.